Question #1
Referring to the study regarding the effect of presidential philosophy on the selection of judges. Determine two (2) ways in which presidential philosophy can impact judicial decision making. Draw three (3) conclusions from the study. Provide specific examples to support your rationale.
Specify the role that you believe politics can play when a court hands down a decision on a divisive issue. Identify two (2) effects that a political party can have on the public interpretation of the court’s ruling. Provide specific examples to support your rationale.
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Question#2
“Analysis of the 2013 Decision Regarding the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)” Please respond to the following:
Summarize three (3) key issues that the DOMA decision of 2013 addressed that fall under the Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Indicate which of the three (3) issues you believe will have the greatest overall impact on society in the future. Justify your response.
Describe two (2) key factors in the case of Windsor v. the U.S. that you believe led to the repeal of DOMA Provide specific examples from the video to support your rationale.
